How severe is CVE-2017-20133?

CVE-2017-20133 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-20133 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20133?

CVE-2017-20133 affects Itechscripts Job Portal Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20133?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-20133 published?

CVE-2017-20133 was published on 2022-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20133

CVE-2017-20133 is a high-severity vulnerability in Itechscripts Job Portal Script with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Itechscripts Job Portal Script
Published: 2022-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Itech Job Portal Script 9.13. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20133?: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Itech Job Portal Script 9.13. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.
How severe is CVE-2017-20133?: CVE-2017-20133 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-20133 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-20133?: CVE-2017-20133 affects Itechscripts Job Portal Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20133?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-20133 published?: CVE-2017-20133 was published on 2022-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.96285

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:itechscripts:job_portal_script:9.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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